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Bangladesh Leaves Door Open for Tarique Rahman Visit to India
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Moneycontrol•05-10-2026, 21:37
Bangladesh Leaves Door Open for Tarique Rahman Visit to India
- •Bangladesh has stated that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visiting India is not ruled out, with talks currently underway to establish a proper framework.
- •State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir emphasized that bilateral engagement is crucial to manage relations, though no timeline has been set.
- •The continued presence of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina in India remains a key point of contention affecting diplomatic ties.
- •Dhaka insists that a conducive environment and official-level discussions must precede any high-level state visit.
Key Questions Answered
Bangladesh has not ruled out Prime Minister Tarique Rahman travelling to India, with State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir confirming that bilateral discussions are ongoing to set a proper framework and environment for the visit.
Sheikh Hasina's continued presence in India following her departure in August 2024 and her public virtual media interactions have created a major point of contention and trust deficit between Dhaka and New Delhi.
No, Tarique Rahman did not attend the BRICS Summit, as Bangladesh maintained he had not been invited to the summit itself, noting that the invitation was extended to him in his capacity as the chair of BIMSTEC.
